Job Advert
We are currently looking for a Minor Adaptations Technician to join the team within our Brighton Community Equipment Services. You will carry out a range of installations of items and make necessary adaptations within our service user's homes.
As a healthcare equipment provider, Millbrook Healthcare works in partnership with the NHS to supply the necessary equipment and aids to support people in their day‐to‐day life. Our community equipment ranges from simple walking frames and crutches to more complex equipment such as beds, hoists and pressure‐care equipment.
We are also looking for a friendly Driver Technician to join the team within our Service Centre based in Brighton. You will carry out a range of installations of items and make necessary adaptations within our service user's homes.
Ideally, we are looking for an experienced general handyperson/multi‐skilled tradesman who is good with people and can be flexible.
Role Responsibilities
This role will involve travelling to various locations within Brighton where you will be responsible for carrying out adaptations within the service user's homes. Normal tasks may include but are not limited to:
* Installing various types of internal and external grab rails, galvanized handrails, banister rails and other specialist equipment requiring fixing/installation to walls.
* Carrying out a range of minor home repairs.
* Building external small/medium timber‐framed & composite decking ramps and half steps.
* Small slab and brickwork alterations to steps or pathways.
* Liaising with clients to discuss and advise on how the works required are to be carried out at the time of visit and for the position of rail heights to suit the user as requested.
* Ensuring all works are completed promptly and with the minimum disturbance for the clients.
* Discussing with the coordinator details of any pre‐work surveys that you have carried out for time and materials needed with administration personnel to ensure that all appointments made on your behalf are manageable in terms of projected job durations and skills required.
What are we looking for?
* Experience in a relatable environment and position.
* Confidence in the use of hand tools and ability to complete the task.
* Excellent communication skills and empathetic approach with our service users.
* Good attention to detail with a level of speed and efficiency.
* Ability to work off your own initiative as well as part of a team.
* General experience in carpentry is essential.
* General experience in minor adaptation works will be of benefit.
* Knowledge of building regulations and safe systems of work.
* Full UK driving licence (minimum of 2 years).
What can we offer you?
* An annual salary of £28,080.
* 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
* Company pension scheme.
* Life assurance.
* 25 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus an option to take an additional 5 days leave unpaid.
* A rewards scheme – 200+ exclusive perks and discounts from leading retailers and leisure outlets.
Flexible Working
Millbrook Healthcare Group are an inclusive and caring employer who understand that not everyone's job needs are the same. We are open to supporting flexible working requests such as part‐time working, job shares and flexible hours wherever possible, to support our colleagues' lifestyle differences. If you are successful in your application please let us know of any specific requirements you may have, and we can discuss them in more detail.
Our Values
* Care and respect for our colleagues and service users.
* Accountable and proud.
* Ready to learn and grow.
* Enhance our service users' lives.
* Socially responsible, ethical and transparent.
This role is working in a regulated activity and may be subject to a DBS disclosure, satisfactory references and social media screening.
No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.
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